What corporations are known for supporting the Democrats?

[MissouriTeacher]

Do any exist?

I know of companies like Coors and Pizza Hut who donate heavily to the Republicans, and I try to avoid their products (It's not hard, since, like James Carville said, Pizza Hut pizza basically tastes like cardboard).

What are some companies that give to the Dems?

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[Bandit]

11. I notice you mention all those involving Freedom of Speach and action.

I think you were trying to do your work but if you analyze your answer at all you will see that those you list with absolutly no verification are ones that practice American Freedoms not Fascism as repugnant as some may find them.

[lcordero]

17. Big Porn RULES

:evilgrin:

[XanaDUer]

2. Ben and Jerry's

is for, I believe Dennis K.

Holland and Knight lawfirm gives heavily to Kerry and Graham.

[Iris]

14. Holland and Knight?

really? Interesting.

[ret5hd]

3. i have read here...

didn't take the time to verify tho,

sonic of sonic drivethru fame gives only to the dems.

[lkinsale]

5. Really! I love sonic!

Great onion rings!

[MissouriTeacher]

6. Sonic?

Hey cool, I just ate lunch there yesterday.

[ret5hd]

9. as i stated, i did not take the time to verify...

i just know that it was stated as true here on DU.

[hippywife]

4. This link might help...

you answer that question and so many more. ;)

http://www.opensecrets.org

[Rose Siding]

7. Arby's

:-) The corp has I name but I don't know it. Costco, I believe, as well.

[MissouriTeacher]

8. I like Arby's as well.

Man, I've been trying to stay away from fast food lately too. :D

[Bandit]

10. Costco, Kroeger, and many many many little corporations like mine.

I'm sure if you dig at all you will find numerous corporations. Dream Works is another.

[TheBigGuy]

12. Kroger, the supermarket chain?

boy thats a real shocker, if true, as its HQ is in a real Republican valhalla, Cinicinnati.

[DagmarK]

13. I think it's good to check on the various industries' ASSNS and see

how they donate money.

Restaurant Assn --- REPUKE all the way.

APPLE is good for dems......

[Ripley]

15. Newman's Own.

Working Assets Long Distance for two.

[charlie]

16. Here's a page of 50-50 fence sitters

http://www.tompaine.com/feature2.cfm/ID/3336

[MissouriTeacher]

19. I don't know why...

but I think the 50-50 guys are worse. It just shows they have no real convictions other than political opportunism.

[_NorCal_D_]

18. Starbucks, not surprisingly

[MaverickX]

20. Dell computers...

Supports Democrats and is based in Texas. Michael Dell is a Jewish progressive.

[w4rma]

22. Michael Dell donates to Republicans

DELL, MICHAEL
AUSTIN, TX 78746

NRSC - NONFEDERAL
12/21/1999 7500.00 20020022311

DELL, MICHAEL S
AUSTIN, TX 78746
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION

RNC REPUBLICAN NATIONAL STATE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
07/27/2000 50000.00 20035953804
09/21/2000 200000.00 20036114134

DELL, MICHAEL S
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682

NRSC - NONFEDERAL
07/23/2001 27500.00 21020201233
10/10/2002 25000.00 22020831006

DELL, MICHAEL S. MR.
AUSTIN, TX 78746
DELL COMPUTER CORP.

NRCCC - NON FEDERAL #2
12/31/2001 5000.00 22990332200
12/31/2001 20000.00 22990332200
http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/fecimg/norindsea.html

[Aaron]

23. Michael Dell gave the RNC $250k 9/27/02 Dell inc. gave NRSC $50k 10/30/02

From www.opensecrets.org
DELL, MICHAELS MR
AUSTIN, TX 78746 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION 9/27/2002 $250,000 RNC/Repub National State Elections Cmte

DELL COMPUTERS INC
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 10/30/2002 $50,000 NRSC/Building Fund

Here's some more:

DELL, MICHAEL S
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 7/23/2001 $27,500 NRSC/Non-Federal
DELL, MICHAEL S
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 10/10/2002 $25,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
DELL, MICHAEL S MR
AUSTIN, TX 78746 DELL COMPUTER CORP. 12/31/2001 $20,000 NRCC/Non-Federal 2
DELL, MICHAEL S
AUSTIN, TX 78746 DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION 7/23/2001 $10,000 National Republican Senatorial Cmte


That doesn't strike me as the donation record of a jewish progressive. I also saw no record of Dell Inc. giving to Dems.

[MaverickX]

26. In Michael Lind's book...

He says Michael Dell is fighting against the neo-confederate mentality in Texas. Party and conservative/liberal labels mean little. Dell like many companies likely just give money to whoever holds office but they're working to change the political and economic system in Texas away from Southernomics and crony capitalism according to Michael Lind.

[preciousdove]

21. Not checked but I heard Oracle does

-

[Aaron]

24. Oracle funds repubs too

From www.opensecrets.org
Contributor Occupation Date Amount Recipient
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 3/14/2001 $50,000 RNC/Repub National State Elections Cmte
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 2/28/2002 $25,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 3/5/2002 $40,000 RNC/Repub National State Elections Cmte
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 6/18/2002 $25,000 2002 President's Dinner/Non-Fed Trust
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 6/28/2002 $25,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 9/16/2002 $25,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 10/18/2002 $10,000 RNC/Repub National State Elections Cmte
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 10/21/2002 $25,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 11/1/2002 $10,000 NRSC/Non-Federal
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 N/A 8/9/2001 $25,000 DCCC/Non-Federal Account 1
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 N/A 3/14/2002 $25,000 DCCC/Non-Federal Account 1
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 N/A 8/30/2002 $25,000 DCCC/Non-Federal Account 1
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 N/A 10/17/2002 $10,000 DCCC/Non-Federal Account 1
ORACLE CORPORATION
ROCKLIN, CA 95765 N/A 10/24/2002 $15,000 DCCC/Non-Federal Account 1

[pstokely]

25. these could just be DLC dems

nt